The Board of Safety for the Town of Schererville, Indiana is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Schererville Police Department.
The mission of the Schererville Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the Town of Schererville, by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the US Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.
Starting Probationary Salary: $60,194.94 (2025)
1st Class Officer Salary: $74,980.36 (2025)
Population: 29,589
Sworn Police Officers: 52
The Schererville Police Department offers:
- 2025 Probationary starting salary $60,194.94
- 2025 1st class patrolman salary $74,980.36
- Clothing allowance of $1,339.00 after the first year
- Longevity pay up to $1,800.00 (stipend at the end of the year)
- Overtime and comp time available
- Multiple off duty jobs available
- Take home vehicle with guidelines
- Patrol equipped with SUV's
- Health / Dental / Vision insurance
- 12 Hr Patrol Shifts with the ability to work out on duty
- Beards and tattoos permitted (in accordance to policy)
- Vacations / Holidays / Incentive / Sick days
- Member of FOP Lodge 170
- Specialty assignments including: Detective Bureau (including Narcotics units, HIDTA, ATF, Major Crimes Task Force and evidence technicians), Northwest Regional Swat, District One Strike Team, K9's, motorcycle program, LPR, SRO program and advanced training / instructor programs.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Town of Schererville Board of Safety:
- U.S. citizenship;
- No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration);
- Valid state-issued driver's license;
- Minimum of 21 years of age AND shall be under the age of 40 at time of job offer, unless exempt per State Statute:
- IC 36-8-4.7-5 Waiver of maximum age for appointment to police or fire department; waiver requirements; 1977 fund membership
Sec. 5. (a) Notwithstanding any contrary law, an appointing authority shall waive any age restriction for a person not more than forty (40) years and six (6) months of age that applies to the appointment and hiring of an individual as:
(1) a member of the police department; or
(2) a member of the fire department;
if the individual meets the requirements of subsection (b).
(b) An individual who meets all the following requirements is entitled to the waiver described in subsection (a):
(1) On the date the individual applies to be appointed and hired as:
(A) a member of the police department; or
(B) a member of the fire department;
the individual is a veteran who has completed at least twenty (20) years of military service.
(2) The individual received or is eligible to receive an honorable discharge from the armed forces;
- Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent;
- Must successfully complete a physical agility test (administered to all applicants on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Lake Central High School: 8400 Wicker Ave., St. John, IN 46373);
- Visit the following website for additional information regarding Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy entry-level physical fitness standards: https://www.nilea.com/Academy/Standards/
- All applicants must obtain physician's approval prior to taking physical agility test. Applicants will need to print out the form included in this job application for a physician to complete.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation (applicants will be required to fully disclose all personnel matters, to include agreements and sealed files);
- Must successfully complete an oral interview;
- Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, medical physical (including drug and alcohol screening), and polygraph;
- Pay a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee;
- Submit application no later than Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM (CST);
- Participate in mandatory physical agility testing on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9 AM (Lake Central High School);
- Participate in remote on-line written exam testing available starting at 9 AM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 through Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4 PM. The test will only be available during this time period. Candidates will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer.
Preference points will be awarded as determined by the Town of Schererville for the following:
- Military: Persons who were engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for at least one year, and were honorably discharged. A copy of Form DD-214 (indicating status of discharge) must be submitted with application to qualify.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information,
please visit the following website: http://www.applytoserve.com
The Town of Schererville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.